Chatham face a test of their promotion credentials when they come up against another of the Isthmian Premier Division’s early-season front-runners.

Catch up with this week’s football fixtures and results.

The wait is almost over for Ashford United as they close in on a return to Homelands.

Maidstone loanee Joe Gbode has described sacked Gillingham boss Neil Harris as an inspirational figure in his career.

Teenage loanee Josh Johnson hasn’t wasted any time in making a good impression on Dartford boss Alan Dowson.

Josh Williams believes Whitstable’s squad have grown stronger than ever after the death of a popular club volunteer.

George Elokobi says Maidstone’s league win at Torquay will have no bearing on their FA Cup clash.

Jay Saunders has seen the commitment he’s looking for as Tonbridge bid to climb National League South.

Ebbsfleet boss Dennis Kutrieb says this weekend’s FA Cup tie has come at the right time as they look to rebuild confidence amid a difficult spell.

Chatham Town Women’s caretaker manager Kevin Hake believes the team are heading in the right direction after taking charge of two games in three days.

Sheppey United are eyeing an FA Cup First Round spot but captain Richie Hamill knows they have a huge hurdle to get over first.

Manager Steve Lovell predicts weekend visitors Lancing will provide Herne Bay with a stern test.

There’s a brief break from league matters for Faversham - whose title charge looks on track.

The “unbelievable” desire from nine-man Deal has been praised by manager Steve King.

New faces could be added to Isthmian Premier Folkestone’s squad soon, joint-boss Roland Edge says.

Boss Ryan Maxwell feels Sittingbourne are ready for a promotion challenge.

Teenager Archie Hatcher was as shocked as anyone when he was put on first-team free-kick duties for Dover - but it was a call which paid dividends.

Sheppey’s FA Cup heroics are leaving the Island buzzing as the club chase a place in the First Round proper for the first time.

Two unsung non-league footballing stalwarts are up for a national grassroots gong.

Experienced campaigner Lee Martin knows plenty about playing in the FA Cup as he aims to help Ramsgate reach the First Round.